By Charles Pemu 
LAGOS – Public frustration is boiling over in Lagos, particularly within the Kosofe area, as residents lament the state of “substandard” roads and pervasive urban decay, captured starkly by the complaint that “Lagos is smelling.” This widespread dissatisfaction has now prompted direct action from local authorities, highlighted by a recent incident involving the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, Moyo Ogunlewe.
In a recent video circulating on social media, Chairman Ogunlewe was seen ordering the immediate arrest of a tricycle rider. The rider’s offense: converting a newly reconstructed road into an impromptu mechanic spot and a dumping ground for abandoned vehicles. Ogunlewe expressed deep exasperation, stating it was “painful to see one of the roads that is being reconstructed turn into a mechanic spot and a dump ground for abandoned vehicles.”
The Chairman directly linked such acts of misuse to the broader environmental and infrastructural challenges facing the city. According to Ogunlewe, the arrested tricyclist represents those who lament that “Lagos is smelling” while simultaneously contributing to the very problem. His action underscores mounting official frustration with a lack of public responsibility that undermines significant investments in urban infrastructure.
This incident amplifies ongoing public debate about accountability, both from government and citizens, in maintaining the city’s amenities. Residents continue to question the quality of infrastructure projects and the enforcement of regulations against activities that lead to the rapid deterioration and environmental degradation of public spaces.